Kyle Larson exited the Watkins Glen NASCAR race late in the first stage with brake trouble.
After spinning out in Turn 1, Larson told his team he had no brakes in the No. 5 Hendricks Motorsports Chevrolet. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was able to pump the brakes to get some stopping power on his way to pit road in the Go Bowling at The Glen
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The car was then taken to the garage, leaving Larson’s Cup Series title hopes in jeopardy with just two races remaining. He entered the race in third place in the points standings.
The problem was a seal issue in the brake line for Larson, who has won three races this season.
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